A touch of honey in the dressing brings out the roasted vegetables’ natural sweetness, and their meaty texture satisfies even the carnivores at the table. For an extra layer of flavor, serve the salad with shaved parmesan or asiago cheese.

It's surprising how light and fresh this vinaigrette-dressed salad tastes, given that most of the ingredients come from the pantry. Here it's served as an entrée, but it also works as an appetizer or sandwich filling.

All the best flavors of the Mediterranean, tossed in a lovely salad. We prefer the chicken grilled and sliced, but if you're pressed for time, you can easily substitute 2 cups shredded rotisserie chicken from the deli.